Gut feeling: probiotic shows promise for anxiety relief
NCT ID NCT05964231
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether a specific probiotic, Lactobacillus paracasei, could reduce anxiety and improve sleep in adults with generalized anxiety disorder or unspecified anxiety disorder. Researchers gave 71 participants either the probiotic or a placebo for a period of time and measured changes in anxiety scores, sleep quality, and gut health markers. The goal was to see if this 'psychobiotic' could be a safe, natural way to ease anxiety symptoms.
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Mackay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, 10448, Taiwan
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